Maggie Nelson
About Maggie Nelson
Maggie Nelson is a Senior Manager and HR Business Partner at Headway, with a diverse background in human resources and talent strategy. She has held significant positions at Goldman Sachs, Lazard, and MetLife, and earned her BA from Rutgers University in Sociology, Human Resource Management, and Education.
Current Role at Headway
Maggie Nelson serves as the Senior Manager - HR Business Partner at Headway, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on aligning human resources strategies with business objectives, enhancing employee engagement, and fostering a positive workplace culture. Her experience in HR allows her to effectively support organizational growth and employee development.
Previous Experience at Goldman Sachs
Maggie Nelson held multiple roles at Goldman Sachs over an eight-year period. She served as Vice President - Learning and Engagement from 2011 to 2019, where she developed and implemented training programs. Following this, she worked as Vice President - Talent Strategy in Consumer Banking from 2021 to 2023, focusing on talent acquisition and management strategies to enhance workforce capabilities.
Internship at HeadCount Org
In 2010, Maggie Nelson completed a four-month internship at HeadCount Org in New York City. This experience provided her with foundational knowledge in organizational operations and human resources, contributing to her professional development in the field.
Educational Background
Maggie Nelson earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Rutgers University, where she studied Sociology, Human Resource Management, and Education. This academic background equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of social dynamics, organizational behavior, and educational principles, which she applies in her HR roles.
Career Path and Previous Roles
Maggie Nelson's career includes various positions that have shaped her expertise in human resources and project management. She worked at MetLife as a Project Manager from 2010 to 2011 and at Lazard as Senior Vice President - Learning and Development from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, she served as an Education Coordinator at AmeriCorps in 2009, further diversifying her professional experience.